Texas Jurisprudence Licensing Exam
(2026) Question and Answer Grade
A+
• Topics covered on the exam . Answer: Nursing Licensure and Regulation in
Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
• The Mission of The Board of Nursing . Answer: To protect the People of Texas
• How does BON fulfill its mission? . Answer: 1. Makes sure that RNs are
competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
• What can BON do? . Answer: 1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
• What can professional Associations do? . Answer: 1. Represent their members in
legislative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
• True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. . Answer: FALSE.
The BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a
resource for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
• True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer
questions about employment. . Answer: FALSE. The BON does not answer
questions about employment , so ask appropriate questions to the correct hospital.
The BON also does not regulate practice settings; it regulates nurses through their
rules and requirements.
(2026) Question and Answer Grade
A+
• Topics covered on the exam . Answer: Nursing Licensure and Regulation in
Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
• The Mission of The Board of Nursing . Answer: To protect the People of Texas
• How does BON fulfill its mission? . Answer: 1. Makes sure that RNs are
competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
• What can BON do? . Answer: 1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
• What can professional Associations do? . Answer: 1. Represent their members in
legislative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
• True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. . Answer: FALSE.
The BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a
resource for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
• True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer
questions about employment. . Answer: FALSE. The BON does not answer
questions about employment , so ask appropriate questions to the correct hospital.
The BON also does not regulate practice settings; it regulates nurses through their
rules and requirements.
